A Focus On Food

Brown-Bagging an End to Hunger

Zinta Aistars Sunday, May 05, 2013

From 125 meals in 2003 to today's 5,100, Kids' Food Basket has grown into one of the brightest and most recognizable nonprofits in Grand Rapids.

Dino's: Feeding Fans And School Kids Alike

Nicole Rupersburg Thursday, January 10, 2013

Dino's restaurant has been a beloved Ferndale fixture for over a decade. When the recession hit, owner Dean 'Dino' Bach started catering to keep his employees working and, unexpectedly, discovered a whole new business opportunity: providing healthy lunches to school kids.

Fresh Food Fairy gives fresh perspective to veggies and fruits

Amie Heasley Tuesday, December 04, 2012

You don't have to clap your hands to keep the Fresh Food Fairy alive. Instead, Hether Frayer is doing what she can to make sure Kalamazoo children get it when it comes to fresh food so they can live longer themselves.

Teaching kids about food from the ground up

Dawn Gorman Monday, November 26, 2012

Stephanie Reuter has melded her expertise and passion to create Grow. Cook. Learn., her exciting new Lansing business that uses a hands-on approach to teach kids about community, gardening, and cooking.

Farming top-notch school nutrition

Jeff Barr Monday, September 10, 2012

Want kids to eat fresh and healthy food? The Farm to School program promotes local food in schools and educates children on healthy eating.

Nutritional values: Rachelle Bonelli and the Gleaners mission

Noelle Lothamer Tuesday, July 10, 2012

When people think of Gleaners, programs like Kids Helping Kids, Cooking Matters, and No Kid Hungry probably don't come to mind. They will now, says Noelle Lothamer.